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Start Well Course Overview 2025/26
Key training dates for Bolton Early Years Providers in Schools, Daycare, Out of Schools Clubs and Childminders.
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Early Education and Childcare Statutory Guidance Update
The Department for Education has revised the statutory Early Education and Childcare guidance, which came into effect from 1 April 2025.
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Empowering Parents and Educators to Keep Children Safe in the Digital World
Fortalice is delivering training for professionals to raise awareness of how to keep children safe online. Sessions are free and delivered via Zoom.
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Update: Fully Funded Training Non-attendance Policy
From 1st March 2026, a £50 fee will apply for non‑attendance on fully funded training. If you can’t attend, please send another member of staff or let us know as soon as possible.
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Greater Manchester Mental Health Bolton GP Resource Pack 2026
Find the right support - Mental Health and Addiction Services in Bolton
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National Storytelling Week 2026
Take part in National Storytelling Week (Monday 2 February to Sunday 8 February) with free resources available to download now!
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Early Years Providers – Quick Website Check
If you offer early years funded places, please make sure your website is up to date with clear information about charges for services as detailed in the updated Statutory guidance.
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SEND Stay and Play Sessions
New dates for January to April 2026.
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GM Baby Bank Network: Start Well Safer Sleep Bundles
Information for referrers. Greater Manchester Combined Authority and NHS GM have funded the network to provide a limited number of Start Well Safer Sleep Bundles.
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10 Step Guide to Sharing Information with Bolton Safeguarding Children Partnership
Important information to help support effective information sharing. We encourage you to discuss this as part of your team meetings.
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Early Years Education and Childcare Recruitment Fair 2026
Please help spread the word.
